The artwork, titled “7 Black and 6 White Fishes,” was created by M.C. Escher in 1954. It is an engraving that falls under the art movement known as Op Art and belongs to the genre of tessellation.
The artwork features an intricate arrangement of black and white fishes interlocking in a seamless pattern. There are seven black fishes and six white fishes, each fitting perfectly into the spaces between each other. This composition creates a visual effect that emphasizes symmetry and repetition, typical of Escher’s work. The fishes’ shapes are carefully designed to complement one another, forming a continuous and mesmerizing pattern that challenges the viewer’s perception. The use of high contrast between black and white elements further enhances the visual complexity and illusion of movement within the artwork.
